https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/Dated rule changes that affect U.S. duty drawback, each with its primary source.en-usWed, 07 Oct 2026 21:03:35 +0000 https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-10-01-mpf-limitshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-10-01-mpf-limitsThu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Rates and feesFrom October 1, 2026, the formal-entry fee runs from $34.58 to $670.86, at an unchanged 0.3464% of value. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/31/2026-15530/customs-user-fees-to-be-adjusted-for-inflation-in-fiscal-year-2027 https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-10-01-refund-interesthttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-10-01-refund-interestThu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000Rates and feesInterest on customs duty refunds is 6% a year on corporate overpayments and 7% on non-corporate ones, from October 1 to December 31, 2026. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/22/2026-19292/quarterly-irs-interest-rates-used-in-calculating-interest-on-overdue-accounts-and-refunds-of-customs https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-29-section-338-import-banhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-29-section-338-import-banTue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 338Proclamations 11061 to 11063 banned some Canadian products from import from September 29, 2026. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/42ce49a https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-29-section-232-pharmaceuticals-allhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-29-section-232-pharmaceuticals-allTue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 232From September 29, 2026, Section 232 duties on patented pharmaceuticals apply to companies outside Annex III too; drawback is available. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06956/adjusting-imports-of-pharmaceuticals-and-pharmaceutical-ingredients-into-the-united-states https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-17-cape-phase-3-scheduledhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-17-cape-phase-3-scheduledThu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000CAPE and IEEPACAPE Phase 3 was scheduled to open October 6, 2026, for Court of International Trade plaintiffs only (as of September 17, 2026). Source: https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/cbp-confirms-october-6-2026-launch-of-phase-3-of-the-ieepa-tariff-refund-process/ https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-15-section-338-scopehttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-15-section-338-scopeTue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 338Proclamation 11065 changed the scope of the Section 338 duties on Canadian goods from September 15, 2026. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/14/2026-18839/modifying-the-scope-of-products-of-canada-subject-to-the-additional-duties-imposed-to-offset https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-03-section-232-droneshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-09-03-section-232-dronesThu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 232Duties on drones and their components apply from September 3, 2026, and only manufacturing drawback is available, with partner-country conditions. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/19/2026-16979/adjusting-imports-of-unmanned-aircraft-systems-and-unmanned-aircraft-systems-components-into-the https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-22-section-338-dutieshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-22-section-338-dutiesSat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 338A 50% duty took effect on certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motor vehicles; CBP says it "is subject to drawback." Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/24/2026-17294/temporary-suspension-of-additional-duties-to-offset-canadian-discrimination-against-the-commerce-of https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-18-section-301-drawback-confirmedhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-18-section-301-drawback-confirmedTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 301CBP corrected ACE to allow drawback on the 2026 Section 301 headings for Brazil and forced labor, which it says "are drawback eligible." Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/42582e3 https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-15-section-201-quartzhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-15-section-201-quartzSat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 201A four-year tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products took effect; the proclamation does not mention drawback, and we found no CBP guidance. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/05/2026-15975/to-facilitate-positive-adjustment-to-competition-from-imports-of-quartz-surface-products https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-14-section-301-ace-blockhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-14-section-301-ace-blockFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 301CBP announced that ACE validations deployed August 12, 2026 disallowed drawback on the 2026 Section 301 headings for Brazil and forced labor. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/42508c7 https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-06-section-232-polysiliconhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-08-06-section-232-polysiliconThu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 232Duties on polysilicon and its derivatives apply from December 4, 2026, with manufacturing drawback only, for content entirely from a partner country. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16400/adjusting-imports-of-polysilicon-and-its-derivatives-into-the-united-states https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-31-section-232-pharmaceuticalshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-31-section-232-pharmaceuticalsFri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 232Duties on patented pharmaceuticals apply from July 31, 2026 to companies in Annex III, and the proclamation says "Drawback shall be available." Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06956/adjusting-imports-of-pharmaceuticals-and-pharmaceutical-ingredients-into-the-united-states https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-24-section-122-endshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-24-section-122-endsFri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 122The 10% surcharge expired after 150 days; it applied to entries from February 24 to July 24, 2026. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/25/2026-03824/imposing-a-temporary-import-surcharge-to-address-fundamental-international-payments-problems https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-24-section-301-forced-laborhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-24-section-301-forced-laborFri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 301Duties of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 economies took effect July 24, 2026; goods under Section 232 are exempt. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15274/actions-by-the-united-states-in-the-investigations-under-section-301-of-the-trade-act-of-1974-of-the https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-22-section-301-brazilhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-22-section-301-brazilWed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 301A 25% duty under heading 9903.05.01 applies to certain products of Brazil entered from July 22, 2026. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/42178c8 https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-20-section-338-proclaimedhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-20-section-338-proclaimedMon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 338Proclamations 11046 to 11048 set additional duties on certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motor vehicles. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/23/2026-14997/imposing-additional-duties-to-offset-canadian-discrimination-against-the-commerce-of-the-united https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-09-section-232-aircrafthttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-07-09-section-232-aircraftThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 232Proclamation 11040 opened negotiations on commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts and imposed no tariff. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/15/2026-14334/adjusting-imports-of-commercial-aircraft-jet-engines-and-aircraft-and-engine-parts-into-the-united https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-06-29-cape-phase-2https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-06-29-cape-phase-2Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000CAPE and IEEPAPhase 2 of CAPE opened June 29, 2026, adding entries flagged for reconciliation under the same 80-day limit. Source: https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/cbp-launches-phase-2-of-the-ieepa-tariff-refund-process-and-confirms-development-of-phase-3/ https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-05-07-refund-scam-warninghttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-05-07-refund-scam-warningThu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000CAPE and IEEPACBP's warning signs include unknown parties offering to file, requests for bank details or passwords, and pressure to act. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/41649df https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-04-20-cape-openshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-04-20-cape-opensMon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000CAPE and IEEPACAPE opened for unliquidated entries and those within 80 days of liquidation; it excludes entries on a drawback claim, and CBP recommends CAPE first. Source: https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/cbp-launches-phase-2-of-the-ieepa-tariff-refund-process-and-confirms-development-of-phase-3/ https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-04-06-section-232-metalshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-04-06-section-232-metalsMon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 232Annex I-A steel, aluminum and copper articles get no drawback; partner-country Annex I-B and III articles get manufacturing drawback only, with origin conditions. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/09/2026-06960/strengthening-actions-taken-to-adjust-imports-of-aluminum-steel-and-copper-into-the-united-states https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-02-24-section-122-beginshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-02-24-section-122-beginsTue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 122A 10% surcharge applies to entries for 150 days, and CBP says "Drawback is available with respect to the additional duties imposed." Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/25/2026-03824/imposing-a-temporary-import-surcharge-to-address-fundamental-international-payments-problems https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-02-20-ieepa-duties-endhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-02-20-ieepa-duties-endFri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000CAPE and IEEPAThe Supreme Court held in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs; Executive Order 14389 ended the duties that day. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/25/2026-03832/ending-certain-tariff-actions https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-02-06-ach-refundshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-02-06-ach-refundsFri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000Drawback rulesCBP pays refunds by ACH, drawback included; you need an ACE Portal account and the ACH Refund application, or a Form 4811 designee. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/02/2025-24171/electronic-refunds https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-01-14-section-232-semiconductorshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2026-01-14-section-232-semiconductorsWed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Section 232Proclamation 11002 imposed Section 232 duties on semiconductors, and no drawback is available on them. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/20/2026-01052/adjusting-imports-of-semiconductors-semiconductor-manufacturing-equipment-and-their-derivative https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2025-11-01-section-232-vehicle-partshttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2025-11-01-section-232-vehicle-partsSat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000Section 232Section 232 duties on auto parts and medium- and heavy-duty truck parts allow "only manufacturing drawback claims," and no other drawback. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/22/2025-19639/adjusting-imports-of-medium--and-heavy-duty-vehicles-medium--and-heavy-duty-vehicle-parts-and-buses https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2025-10-14-section-232-timberhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2025-10-14-section-232-timberTue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000Section 232Duties on timber, lumber and their derivative products apply from October 14, 2025, and the proclamation says "Drawback shall be available." Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/06/2025-19482/adjusting-imports-of-timber-lumber-and-their-derivative-products-into-the-united-states https://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2025-04-08-reciprocal-drawbackhttps://nexqlouddrawback.com/updates/#u-2025-04-08-reciprocal-drawbackTue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000CAPE and IEEPACBP said "Drawback is available" on the reciprocal IEEPA duties; those duties ended February 20, 2026, and refunds now go through CAPE. Source: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCBP/bulletins/3daf1b6